Sō Shrine: Location & Nearest Station (21 km from Kyoto Station)
Sō Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, about 21 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宗神社 |
| Location | Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Yagi Station – about 1.9 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 21 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 41 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 121 km (straight line) |
| Coordinates | 35.06863, 135.55314 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Yagi Station, about 1.9 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (宗神社) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Sumiyoshi Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Umeda Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Matsuo Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Ogawatsuki Shrine – Shinto shrine, about 2 km away
- Izumo-daijingū – Shinto shrine, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.